I am so happy to be a member of the Data Science and Analytics (DSA) thrust in HKUST. There are many excellent professors and researchers whom I can learn from and discuss with. Previously I majored in mathematics and obtained a Master's degree in statistics. Now I decide to enter an interdisciplinary field like DSA where I can combine my theoretical knowledge with programming skills. Also, Guang Zhou is a nice place for my carefree second-year study. Each DSA student like me can have two supervisors from different departments. They will give us more inspiration to tackle a problem from different perspectives so that we can have a better understanding of current research topics. The department staffs here are so...

Anqi Wang is an interdisciplinary designer and artist, working at the intersection of technology and humanity. She focuses on digital theory and technology applications and is committed to using digital technologies to shape innovative design and problem-solving practices to influence environment. She lives and works in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Anqi is currently pursuing her PhD at the Computational Media and Arts Thrust, Hong Kong university of Science and Technology (Guangzhou). Prior to that, she graduated with an honorable award from GAFA, and received her Master degree in Architecture from Bartlett, UCL. Her research spans across different practices and interests, including blockchain, AR, and HCI. She has a wide range of research interests, such as anthropocene, media theory, speculative design,...

As a world-leading university in science and technology, HKUST is well-known for its academic excellence and active learning environment. For a data science student from Shanghai like me, HKUST is always listed among the top universities in the world, and is a leading authority in a range of technology and innovation-related fields. As a melting pot of Chinese and Western cultures and research environment, HKUST has made it easy for students who are more familiar with Chinese culture to receive graduate education. As a first-year Data Science and Analytics (DSA) PhD candidate and a freshman in graduate studies who was previously educated in Shanghai, I was concerned about getting along with research group members. To help calm my worried mind,...

Hello everyone, I am a first-year MPhil student of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thrust Area, Information Hub. I have been studying here for almost a year now. Many professors in the AI Thrust Area came from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Mathematics; they are more than happy to answer students' enquiries whenever they have time. Many of the students at the Information Hub majored in either Computer Science or Mathematics during their undergraduate studies. Each and every one of them has their individual strengths and is willing to share their own experiences. Sometimes, they choose to work together to contribute to each other’s scientific research even their research interests might not overlap. It is...

Hi, I am WANG Zhili, a first year MPhil student of the Data Science and Analytics (DSA) Thrust Area, Information Hub. Before joining DSA, I was an MSc student of HKUST’s Big Data Technology (BDT) program, where my passion for data science and desire to pursue further studies in this field grew. DSA suits me just perfectly! So I applied for it and, luckily, I got admitted! I have had wonderful experience here and feel really honored to work together with outstanding professors and teammates. What has impressed me the most about DSA is that it gives us abundant opportunities to learn across multiple channels and what’s more, the Thrust has been organizing seminars where top researchers in academia as...

I am SU Ying and I am a PhD student of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thrust Area, Information Hub. My research interests lie in machine learning and natural language processing. Workloads are heavy here, but hard work pays off. The various teaching methods adopted at HKUST such as interactive lectures, group projects, and in-class discussions have encouraged me and my fellow students to learn and reflect proactively. Offering word-leading research teams and abundant research opportunities, HKUST also provides an excellent environment for students to develop distinguished research skills. Staff members are very helpful and always respond to students’ enquiries in time. Professors are experts in their fields and are passionate in conducting research. I am blessed to have received guidance...

I am WU Ziwei, a current PhD student in Computational Media and Arts (CMA) Thrust Area at HKUST(GZ). I am a media artist and endeavor to become a researcher. After graduating from the School of Intermedia Arts, China Academy of Art, I received my master’s degree in Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London. After that, I had the honor to join the Pilot Scheme of HKUST(GZ). My undergraduate study equipped me with an understanding of general aesthetic concepts, fundamental research capabilities, and creative skills, while my postgraduate experience taught me the function of creative coding and its flexibility, potential, and international applicability in artistic creation. However, it was not until studying at HKUST(GZ) that I learned what academic research...